Bachelor in Hotel & Restaurant Management

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  • Course description
    Bachelor in Hotel & Restaurant Management.

    • Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    • Semester: 6 semesters
    • ECTS: 180 ECTS
    • Course language: English
    • Study type: full-time, on campus
    • Intake: Autumn
    • Campus: Killarney
    Overview:

    Combine theory and practice

    Our Hotel and Restaurant Management programme in Killarney, Ireland combines practice-oriented coursework with practical experience on the job. In addition to important theoretical knowledge in the areas of Kitchen & Restaurant, Front Office & Rooms Division as well as hotel management, you will gain relevant practical experience during the main tourist season from May to September. After three years, you complete your studies with the Bachelor of Arts degree and are ideally prepared for the challenges of the hotel industry thanks to the optimal combination of practice and theory.

    Facts & Figures:

    Each study year you will have two theoretical terms on campus (October to April) and one practical term at a local hospitality business during the high season between May and September.

    Degree: Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    Duration: 9 terms (3 years)
    Credits: 180 ECTS
    Language: English
    Type of study: full-time
    Intership: 3
    Campus: Killarney
    Intake: Autumn*

    * first intake Autumn 2018

    Leverage the Study&Work advantage

    The dual study model has proven to be extremely successful – as a perfect blend of theoretical studies and practical experience. In Germany dual programmes have delivered 97% employability for graduates and have shown a 500% growth rate in the past 8 years. Much of this success rests on the high standards we set for our faculty, our active-learning approach and curricula with practical relevance, as well as consistent corporate feedback from our corporate network. In Killarney, Ireland we offer you two possibilities to study in our dual model:

    Matching process with IU support - Study & Work

    When looking for the right company for your practical employment, you are not on your own. We actively support you in finding a company in the region of Killarney. We can draw on a well-developed network and cooperate with numerous practice partners, who have free places for our students. Your company will usually pay the tuition fee for you.

    Finding a company on your own - On Campus

    If you prefer, you can of course also find your partner for the practical employment on your own – worldwide. In this case, you spend the winter months in Killarney to complete your theoretical study modules and are free to choose where to do your practical study parts during the summer time. Please talk to your company about a possible assumption of the tuition fees.
    Employability: The key issue for international students

    Research results are impressive: International students are increasingly keen on gaining skills with practical relevance so that they can find employment directly after graduation. Worldwide, IU is one of the leading universities in terms of corporate partnering for dual studies and is the best place in terms of ensuring employability.

    Given the dynamic of the hotel industry, there are plenty of opportunities for challenging jobs and great careers. Our graduates take positions in a wide range of functions, such as regional marketing manager, international business developer, marketing strategy manager or project manager.

    Why should I study Hotel & Restaurant Management at IU?

        International
        International campus with students and professors from more than 85 nations
        Practical orientation
        High degree of practical relevance through guest speakers, company presentations, corporate projects and field trips
        Network
        Top-class network of industry contacts for careers at home and abroad
        Small groups
        Instruction in small groups given by lecturers with track records of practical experience
        Expertise
        You may choose from different specialisations
        Unique
        Unique study programme with a high rate of recognition in the industry

    What are the professional prospects in Hotel & Restaurant Management?

    After graduation, you have a wide range of possibilities for starting your career. Potential employers include international hotel chains, holiday and club resorts, conference and trade fair organisers, business consultancies or specialised service providers in the hospitality industry. As a manager in a hotel company, for example you will work in human resources, the front office or, after a few years of professional experience, in strategic management. You calculate prices, ensure excellent service quality and create conceptual plans for the hotel’s further development. You can also work in the areas of marketing, sales and public relations or specialise in food & beverages.

    Course content:

    Order of study - Overview

    1st Term

    •     Introduction into Hospitality and Tourism
    •     Food and Beverage Operations I
    •     Managing People and Oraganisation
    •     Principles of Marketing
    •     Academic Writing

    2nd Term

    •     Financial Accouting
    •     Food and Beverage Operations II
    •     Practical Training
    •     Business Statistics
    •     Free Elective

    3rd Term

    • Internship | practical work + projekt work

    4th Term

    •     Front Office Management
    •     Front Office Training
    •     Management and Cost Accounting
    •     Consumer Behaviour
    •     Personal Development

    5th Term

    •     Rooms Division Management
    •     Financial Management
    •     Business Economics
    •     Revenue Management
    •     Legal Aspects of Hospitality

    6th Term

    • Internship | practical work + projekt work

    7th Term

    •     Hotel Development and Facility Planning
    •     E- Commerce and Social Media
    •     Business and Market Research
    •     HR Planning, Recruitment and Selection
    •     Business Communication

    8th Term

    •     Hospitality Project
    •     Strategic Management
    •     Free Elective

    9th Term

    •     Internship | practical work + projekt work

    Bachelor Thesis

    Set your personal focus

    During your studies, you can choose one of the following electives:

    •     Event Management
    •     Destination Management & Marketing
    •     Managing Sustainability in Hotels
    •     Operation Analysis
    •     Strategic Hospitality & Tourism Marketing


    Career:

    Your career prospects in Hotel & Restaurant Management

    After graduation, you have a wide range of possibilities for starting your career. Potential employers include international hotel chains, holiday and club resorts, conference and trade fair organisers, business consultancies or specialised service providers in the hospitality industry.

    Typical employers of an Hospitality & Restaurant Manager are:

    For example: As a manager in a hotel company you will work in human resources, the front office or, after a few years of professional experience, in strategic management. You calculate prices, ensure excellent service quality and create conceptual plans for the hotel’s further development. You can also work in the areas of marketing, sales and public relations or specialise in food & beverages.


    Fees:

    General tuition & additional fees per semester

    In most cases covered by employer.
    Please contact your study advisor for more detailed information.
    Practical approach

    Our professors and lecturers attach great importance to a close link between theory and practice. After all, most of them gained experience at international level themselves – and would also like to pass this on, for example through:

    •     case studies, projects and internships
    •     field trips to well-known companies
    •     dialogues with recognised business leaders within the framework of regular IU Business Talks

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